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Sony VAIO VGN-N385E/B 15.4-inch Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor  T5300, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) BlackSony VAIO VGN-N385E/B 15.4-inch Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5300, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Black
Create your spreadsheets, do your EPR's and OPR's, study for a testing cycle, and in between you can edit your photos and videos for your family back home and control your mp3 playlists. And why not play a view video games to help the shift go by a little faster?
Apple iPod classic 80 GB Black (6th Generation)Apple iPod classic 80 GB Black (6th Generation)
Buy new: $219.00 / Used from: $160.00
Thankfully there are media devices that can handle your collection and lighten your load, while controlling all that media in the palm of your hand. I recommend the iPod mostly because of iTunes, and it's ease of use. Also with the 80GB provided, you can pretty much put every song in your library and still have room to spare for a few of your favorite tv episodes and movies.
Nikon Coolpix L11 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical ZoomNikon Coolpix L11 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
Buy new: $199.00 / Used from: $74.94
Talking on the phone when you get the chance to is great, but people like to visually see how you're doing, and you might also want to remember and share some memories you will have during your deployment. You don't need anything super expensive so I recommend this camera. It's cheap and easy to use, plus has a decent megapixel count and zoom.
Western Digital WDXMS2500TN Passport 250 GB USB Portable Hard DriveWestern Digital WDXMS2500TN Passport 250 GB USB Portable Hard Drive
Buy new: $129.95 / Used from: $103.96
With 250GB you can back up your laptop and have gigs to spare for file sharing. I also recommend the Passport because you don't need to plug it into an electrical outlet, sparing you alot of hassle looking for a spare electrical outlet.
Motorola V551 Quad Band Blue tooth Cellular/Mobile Phone UnlockedMotorola V551 Quad Band Blue tooth Cellular/Mobile Phone Unlocked
Buy used from: $44.00
With an unlocked phone you can have your own personal morale phone with you. The trick is finding a service provider and initial setup. Quick tip: Look online for calling cards that have cheap rates calling FROM the US TO the country you're in. It'll be cheaper for your family to call you with a calling card than for you to call them. Always remember OPSEC!!!
iArmBands iPod ArmBand / Arm Band for Video iPod & ClassiciArmBands iPod ArmBand / Arm Band for Video iPod & Classic
Buy new: $9.98
Give your iPod a little added protection and this will help while you're working out and/or doing PT.